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A pope will always be a priest. He does not lose that title simply because he has been elected as pope. He continues to function as any other priest, saying Mass, hearing confessions, and other normal priestly duties.The pope never ceases to be a priest.
Yes it is necessary. A priest can't "hear" his own confession. Even the Pope has to confess his sins to another priest.
Pope Cardinal Archbishop Bishop Priest Deacon
He was ordained a priest on December 13, 1969.
A priest could only become pope if he is elected by the cardinals in conclave.
Yes he was a priest and later consecrated as a bishop and then elevated to cardinal.
Pope Saint Pius X was ordained a priest on September 18, 1858.
Yes he is.
No, Baptists do not have a pope.
Joseph Ratzinger (later Pope Benedict) was ordained a priest on June 29, 1951.
Please specify the name of the pope you are referring to in your question.
The pope has a personal confessor, usually a priest.